play ball

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That quarter-point rate increase in September is proving very powerful when coupled with a determined Fed Chair in Kevin Warsh, who doesn't seem to be playing ball with the president. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026 This is like after weeks of improvement and guys playing ball better together. — Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026 For Moscow, though, the deals, the incentives, and even the shared disdain for Kyiv are not seen as a cue to play ball and back down, but as a sign that its US strategy is yielding results. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 Alou reacted demonstrably, and the Marlins went on to score eight runs in the inning, sending 12 batters to the plate, as Cubs shortstop Alex Gonzalez botched a routine double-play ball. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for play ball

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“Play ball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20ball. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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